This is fantastic. How Bridget moves between intellect, observation, and wonder is such a clear reflection of how creative thinking actually works in the real world.
Lately, what’s been reminding me that other people are just as complex as I am is design critique. Collaboration where everyone’s trying to articulate what “works” without having the same language for it. You realize fast that everyone’s carrying their own story, their own lens, and somehow the work becomes the meeting point.
And yes to the magic of the boring. For me it’s typography on street signs.
I love what you share here, Ezra. Design critique is a perfect example of how complexity shows up in real time. All those different lenses trying to meet in one place. When language falls short but shared attention takes over is so true to the creative process. And yes, typography on street signs, the magic that’s easy to miss unless you’re really looking
Yeti lobster?! I feel both completely in awe and weirdly comforted by the idea that something that strange has just been vibing at the bottom of the ocean, minding its own hairy business for thousands of years. It’s the best kind of wonder!!
Exactly! There’s something so comforting about this strange, luminous creature just existing in its own little pace. I love that kind of wonder too, the reminder that the world is still full of things we haven’t figured out yet.
1. Years ago, I sat across from someone I found deeply difficult. Mid-conversation, they revealed that they were trying really hard to get this right. That continues to open me up when I feel impatient.
2. When my mind spirals, I call upon my simple practice. Five things I can see. Then four I can hear. Then three I can touch.
These are wonderful, Paola. The story you share about seeing someone’s effort beneath the difficulty is such a lesson in perspective. I also love your grounding practice, it brings the nervous system right back to the moment. And small mysteries really do keep the world interesting, don;t they?
Thank you for this exquisite mix of depth, detail, and delight. I’m especially taken with the reflection on close-looking. Small things call me back to presence.
You’ve left me full of thought and wonder.
1. My kitchen table is full of stories
2. Being present is active, very active and requires practice.
I love what you shared here, Jenni. Presence being active really does take practice. And a kitchen table full of stories is such a beautiful image. Tiny things bringing joy can be the perfect way back to attention
This is fantastic. How Bridget moves between intellect, observation, and wonder is such a clear reflection of how creative thinking actually works in the real world.
Lately, what’s been reminding me that other people are just as complex as I am is design critique. Collaboration where everyone’s trying to articulate what “works” without having the same language for it. You realize fast that everyone’s carrying their own story, their own lens, and somehow the work becomes the meeting point.
And yes to the magic of the boring. For me it’s typography on street signs.
I love what you share here, Ezra. Design critique is a perfect example of how complexity shows up in real time. All those different lenses trying to meet in one place. When language falls short but shared attention takes over is so true to the creative process. And yes, typography on street signs, the magic that’s easy to miss unless you’re really looking
Yeti lobster?! I feel both completely in awe and weirdly comforted by the idea that something that strange has just been vibing at the bottom of the ocean, minding its own hairy business for thousands of years. It’s the best kind of wonder!!
Exactly! There’s something so comforting about this strange, luminous creature just existing in its own little pace. I love that kind of wonder too, the reminder that the world is still full of things we haven’t figured out yet.
Really enjoyed reading these, Bridget!
1. Years ago, I sat across from someone I found deeply difficult. Mid-conversation, they revealed that they were trying really hard to get this right. That continues to open me up when I feel impatient.
2. When my mind spirals, I call upon my simple practice. Five things I can see. Then four I can hear. Then three I can touch.
3. I am delighted by small mysteries.
These are wonderful, Paola. The story you share about seeing someone’s effort beneath the difficulty is such a lesson in perspective. I also love your grounding practice, it brings the nervous system right back to the moment. And small mysteries really do keep the world interesting, don;t they?
Thank you for this exquisite mix of depth, detail, and delight. I’m especially taken with the reflection on close-looking. Small things call me back to presence.
You’ve left me full of thought and wonder.
1. My kitchen table is full of stories
2. Being present is active, very active and requires practice.
3. Tiny things bring me joy.
I love what you shared here, Jenni. Presence being active really does take practice. And a kitchen table full of stories is such a beautiful image. Tiny things bringing joy can be the perfect way back to attention
Kiwa Hirsuta!! My favorite!
Same, Lauren! Such a delightful little being :)